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Aeroplan Availability Alert: Business Class on Austrian Airlines out of Montreal for up to 4 or more people for Winter 2022/2023 travel + MORE Aug 1st
Spencer at Straight to the Points sent out another alert about business class tickets for up to 4 people being available on Austrian Airlines and since the airline is a Star Alliance member you can use your Aeroplan points to redeem for these flights. Availability is showing from November 2.... More »
Canada’s best credit cards for travel insurance May 24th
These days, nearly all credit cards include some kind of travel insurance. Like purchase protection, it’s an easy add-on to entice customers, but savvy Canadians know that not all insurance is created equal. Most travellers really only need to consider a few kinds of coverage: emergency medical, t.... More »
AIR MILES Shops: Spend $80 receive 100 bonus miles Mar 3rd
AIR MILES has launched a March Break bonus offer for shopping online via AIR MILES Shops. This promotion is available until March 17 and offers 100 bonus AIR MILES Reward Miles when you spend $80+ in a single transaction sitewide. The bonus can earned up to five times per collector so if you have mu.... More »
August 30 Update: WestJet Rewards Seat Selection Vouchers can be used for travel companions & a targeted Air Canada Aeroplan flight bonus Aug 31st
The seat selection vouchers that come with WestJet Rewards Elite Status can now be used for other people that travel with you! Effective August 28, 2019, you will be able to share your seat selection vouchers with your travel companions when they are travelling with you. Even more good news:.... More »
Canada’s Best Visa Credit Cards 2020 + MORE Nov 21st
When consumers shop for a new credit card, they typically look at the ability to collect points, the insurance coverage offered, fees and interest rates on unpaid balances—not at the credit card company itself. But if you already have an account with RBC, CIBC, Scotiabank or any other Visa issuers.... More »
Who should get credit for pinpointing the God particle? Good question
Scotiabank Gold American Express Card – 1st Year annual fee waived!
– RewardsCanada.ca
Obviously feeling the heat from many of their competitors who are offering the same, Scotiabank has decided to waive the annual fee (primary and additional card) for the first year of cardmembership with the Scotiabank Gold American Express Card. The card normally carries a $99 annual fee and $29 supplementary card fee but if you apply before March 31, 2014 they will waive that fee.This card ranked second in the Travel Points Card with annual fee category in our 2013 Top Travel Rewards Credit card rankings. Here are some details on the card:Scotiabank Gold American Express Card 4 points for every dollar spent on the card at gas stations, grocery stores and on dining and entertainment, 1 point for all other purchases with the cardNo blackouts, no points expiry, no seat restrictions and no booking feesTravel service with access to global concierge specialistsAbility to redeem points at or after booking for travel including airfare, hotel, car rental, cruise and vacation packages. Points can also be redeemed for merchandise and credits to Scotiabank investment and credit products Highly competitive insurance benefits, such as Travel Emergency Medical (including travelers age 65+) and Rental Car Collision insurance$99 annual fee (among the most competitive fee for a premium travel reward card currently on the market)…Who should get credit for pinpointing the God particle? Good question
GM Canada chief frets over credit-driven car sales
– theglobeandmail.com
Auto sales are higher than economic indicators suggest they should be, says GM Canada CEO Kevin Williams
